Tokyo confirms 1,204 coronavirus cases on Monday
NHK -- Jan 18
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 1,204 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Monday.
That is the second highest-ever figure for a Monday, following the 1,219 cases confirmed one week ago. The daily tally has exceeded 1,000 for six days in a row.
The number of patients in serious condition in Tokyo stands at 143 as of Monday, up five from the day before.
The total number of infections in Tokyo now stands at 86,674.
- NHK
Japan logs record cases of ambulances struggling to find hospitals
Kyodo - Aug 17
Japan reported a record number of weekly cases of ambulances struggling to find a hospital for patients in the week through Sunday, hitting a high for a third straight week, as the country grapples with a surge in COVID-19 infections, the government said Tuesday.
Tokyo’s beloved Nakagin Capsule Tower could be rebuilt
thespaces.com - Aug 17
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NHK - Aug 17
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taiwannews.com.tw - Aug 16
In a letter circulated last month to the heads of all the other "yakuza" underworld groups in Tokyo, the leadership of the Anegasaki-kai announced that it was voluntarily disbanding and thus no longer a part of Japan's notorious crime syndicate.
These asteroid particles may be our most 'pristine' sample of the outer solar system
sciencealert.com - Aug 16
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aramajapan.com - Aug 16
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theguardian.com - Aug 16
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Judo Highlights - Aug 16
Brilliant performance by the youngsters. Tanaka Ryuga is something special.
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WION - Aug 15
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NHK - Aug 15
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Japanese teenager wins US Women's Amateur golf championship
NHK - Aug 15
Japanese teenager Baba Saki has won the 122nd US Women's Amateur golf championship.
End of $3 ramen? Inflation squeezes Japan's comfort food
Nikkei - Aug 15
Inflation has spread to one of Japan's favorite, most affordable meals: ramen.
Japan star Kubo gets winner on Real Sociedad debut
besoccer.com - Aug 15
Japan star Takefusa Kubo marked his Real Sociedad debut by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win away to Cadiz in their opening game of the season in La Liga on Sunday.
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stripes.com - Aug 15
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